Have you noticed that the world’s a little blurrier than it used to be? It may finally be time for you to get glasses or contacts! Both options have pros and cons, so your preferred method of vision correction will likely come down to your lifestyle and your personal preferences. And of course, you can always choose to use both options, switching back and forth from day to day. Scroll down to learn a little more about your options. Glasses vs. contacts: Which option will you choose?
Glasses vs. Contacts
To figure out which method of vision correction is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:
How important is convenience to you?
When you wear contact lenses, you must follow specific instructions from your eye care professional to keep your contacts safe, sterile, and functioning properly. Typically, this entails removing them each night, cleaning them, storing them in a case, soaking them with solution, and replacing them on a prescribed schedule. If this sounds like too much work for you, or you’re likely to slack off when it comes to important hygiene guidelines, you may not be a good fit for contacts. Glasses, on the other hand, are simple to use. Simply put them on, and you’re good to go!
Are you hoping to save money?
Glasses are more affordable than contact lenses. Plus, you won’t need to purchase all of the items needed to clean and store contacts, like a contact lens case, contact solution, and perhaps a saline solution. In addition, it’s important to note that most people who wear contact lenses also need to buy a pair of basic glasses to use in certain circumstances: when they first wake up, when they’re feeling ill, when their eyes are tired or dry, etc. That’s an added expense for contact lens wearers.
Do you like to switch up your style?
If you wear glasses, you might choose to purchase a few different styles so that you can switch up your style at a moment’s notice. You might enjoy having a professional pair for work, a trendy pair for going out, and a comfy pair for home use. You can coordinate your glasses with your outfit or the occasion as well. If you enjoy having fun with accessories, glasses might be perfect for you. On the other hand, if you’d prefer not to change your appearance (or if you just want to change your eye color), contact lenses are a great choice.
Do you want to protect your eyes from blue light or UV rays?
Glasses are available with special lenses that can protect your eyes from blue light or UV rays. If you want to hit two birds with one stone, glasses might be ideal for you. If you wear contacts, you’ll need to purchase blue-light glasses and/or sunglasses for protection.
Do you want to forget that you’re using vision correction?
Your peripheral vision will always be blurry when you look past the edges of glasses frames. And in certain situations, it’s hard to forget that you’re wearing glasses. They can fog up in steamy environments (or if you’re wearing a face mask!), and they may get splattered with raindrops when it rains. Certain activities are tricky with glasses and require accommodation, such as swimming. In addition, some people just don’t like how glasses feel. If you want to forget that you’re wearing vision correction, contacts may be the better choice.
Do you suffer from dry eyes?
Contact lenses can cause dry eyes for some people. Fortunately, there are a variety of contacts available these days that are specifically designed to keep eyes hydrated. In addition, eye drops help in many situations. But keep in mind that some people simply can’t wear contact lenses because they find them uncomfortable.
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So, glasses vs. contacts . . . What do you think? Will you choose contacts or glasses or both? Our team can help you decide.
If you live in southwest Missouri, contact Heffington’s today. Since 1975, the Heffington family has been assisting the Springfield community with top-quality eye care and affordable eyeglasses and contacts. One of the unique features of our family-owned business is that we manufacture lenses at our own laboratory, giving us total control over the service and pricing, and we’re happy to pass our savings on to you. To learn more about our products and services, please get in touch with us online, send an email to [email protected], or give us a call at 417-869-3937 (Optiland location) or 417-882-3937 (House of Vision location). We look forward to hearing from you and helping you explore glasses vs. contacts.